Did you see how much some of them are paying their ob's? This is out of pocket that they can't claim back from their private health insurance. Some of them are having to pay a $1,000 fee (non claimable) on top of their consultations and birth fee. I'd much rather pay that to a midwife anyday!
That is a really depressing website to visit! Jayne > Was pottering around looking at Essential Baby website a few nights ago. A > true education let me tell you. I'm really happy with the fact that I have > had three births in a hosptial setting with a fantastic supportive GP, no > stitches, a total of 20 mins CTG monitering in the whole three labours (got > rid of that pretty quick) and no vac ext's, forceps or LUSCS. Not even a > hint of induction for any - they come too early! (39, 37, and 38 weeks > gestation). Needed the analgesia though. > > Anyway, I'm stunned at the amount of intervention these women accept and > even want. Multiple ultrasounds, induction with prostin, synt is almost > 'normal', and all before 41 weeks. There is a section on Birth Stories, and > within the last week a story has gone up under the heading - my fun > homebirth (or something like that). I think it's really well written, > informative, and gives an insight into the committment and midwife care of > this couple. Certainly a change from the other stories. > -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
